Institute of Public Utilities, Michigan State University

Data Center Impact Seminar

Thursday, October 29th

11:30am - 12:50pm ET - Live on Zoom

Only $30

Join IPU’s live Zoom session to explore how new data centers may affect electricity, agricultural land, local government, and water services. Hear from seasoned faculty with real‑world experiences. Learn how to ask informed questions about data center proposals in your communities.

Seminar Schedule:

11:30: Introduction (IPU Director, Erik Nordman)

11:35: Data center electrical needs (Mohammed Ben-Idris)

11:45: Data center water/cooling needs (Dong Zhao)

11:55: Data centers and agricultural land (Tor Tolhurst and Bill Knudson)

12:05: Data centers and local governments (Erika Rosebrook)

12:15: Data centers and utilities (Erik Nordman)

12:25: Questions / discussion

12:50 Adjourn

MSU, Institute of Public Utilities | 446 West Circle Drive, Room 86 Morrill Hall of Agriculture | East Lansing, MI 48824 US

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